Newsroom and Blog Updates on Pursuing Excellence

ACGME Statement on Early Graduation from US Medical Schools and Early Appointment to the Clinical Learning Environment

The ACGME has issued an updated statement that supercedes all other guidance regarding early graduation from US allopathic and osteopathic medical schools and early appointment to the clinical learning environment.

April 2020

ACGME Shares National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Frequently Asked Questions

As a resource to the graduate medical education community, the ACGME is sharing this link to the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)'s Frequently Asked Questions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2020

A Letter to the Medical Community from Dr. Thomas J. Nasca

ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP addresses those working in the medical profession in acknowledgement of National Doctors' Day 2020.

The frontlines.

Cartoon by Mike Luckovich of the Atlanta Constitution-Journal. www.ajc.com

March 30, 2020

This special edition of the ACGME's weekly e-Communication is dedicated to Frequently Asked Questions the ACGME is receiving regarding accreditation and recognition activities during the pandemic crisis.

March 2020

The ACGME Common Program Requirements and COVID-19

The ACGME recognizes and appreciates the heroic response of hospitals and physicians in the worsening COVID-19 pandemic in New York State. With that acknowledgement, the ACGME Common Program Requirements (Section VI.F.) remain in place nationally.

March 2020

ACGME Shares American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Statement regarding COVID-19

As a resource to the graduate medical education community, the ACGME is sharing the following statement from the ABMS regarding COVID-19.

March 2020

ACGME Response to Pandemic Crisis Web Section Now Available

This new section provides information about ACGME activities during the pandemic and guidance for institutions and programs during this crisis.

March 2020

March 24, 2020

The ACGME created a new section of its website dedicated to information about ACGME activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 2020

ACGME Response to COVID-19: Clarification regarding Telemedicine and ACGME Surveys

Two areas where the GME community is seeking additional guidance and clarification from the ACGME are telemedicine and the ACGME Resident/Fellow and Faculty Surveys. Here we provide further explanation on these two topics.

March 2020

ACGME Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

ACGME President and CEO tells the graduate medical education community which ACGME activities are being suspended to allow the GME community to focus on patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit this section for updated guidance and information.